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The Deception

1909•7m•2.0/10
Drama

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2.0/10(1)

A wife offers to support her artist husband by teaching piano. She can't find work at the conservatory, and ends up working in a laundry, without telling him the truth. When he discovers her lie, he is determined to leave her, until she is injured and he understands the sacrifice she made for him.

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Production

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Barry O'Moore

Barry O'Moore

Harvey Colton

Florence Lawrence

Florence Lawrence

Mabel Colton

Harry Solter

Harry Solter

Harvey's Friend

Owen Moore

Owen Moore

The Rich Patron

Arthur V. Johnson

Arthur V. Johnson

The Rich Patron's Secretary / Man in Top Hat

Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett

The Doctor

Charles Inslee

Charles Inslee

The Landlord

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